National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Released in 1950, Disney's Cinderella arrived at a pivotal moment for the studio, following a difficult stretch during and after the war years. Its success helped revitalize Walt Disney's ambitions for feature animation and restored confidence in the hand-drawn form. Adapting the classic fairy tale, the film became one of the era's beloved animated works, remembered for its expressive character animation, its music, and its enduring place in the studio's legacy.

Jaq and Gus, the loyal mice who befriend Cinderella, bring warmth and comedy to the story, offering some of its most endearing moments. To own a physical film cell featuring them is to hold a genuine fragment of that original release print—a small, tangible piece of animation history.